Women Building Utah Scholarship and Grant Program
Funding Amount
$1,000 scholarships; variable grant amounts based on need
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Women Building Utah Scholarship and Grant Program
Funder: Utah Professional Women in Building (UT PWB)
Overview:
The Utah Chapter of Professional Women in Building offers scholarships and grants through the "Women Building Utah" program to promote, elevate, and support women in the building industry. The program aims to address the significant underrepresentation of women in construction, who comprise only approximately 3% of the construction industry nationwide.
- Education and professional development
- Leadership development
- Community involvement
- Creating greater opportunities for women to participate and succeed in construction
Mission
UT PWB is a non-profit organization focused on:- Geographic scope: Current Utah residents only
- Field of study: Any field related to the building industry, including: - Trade professions - General contracting - Design - Engineering - Other construction-related fields
- Education type: Applicants seeking further education and/or professional development
- Qualifying programs: Industry-recognized universities, colleges, trade schools, or technical schools offering industry-related courses or certifications
Eligibility
- Scholarships: $1,000 per award
- Grants: Variable amounts determined based on individual need
- Reapplication: Applicants can reapply every 6 months
Award Amounts
- Deadline: Open deadline with rolling quarterly reviews
- Review process: Applications reviewed quarterly
- Recurrence: Scholarships can be reapplied for every 6 months
Application Timeline
Contact
Email: info@utahpwb.comWebsite: www.utahpwb.com
How to Apply
Application Requirements
Essay or Video Submission:
Submit one of the following:
Essay/Video Content Must Address:
1. Your interest in entering the building industry
2. Why you feel you should be awarded a scholarship/grant
3. How you would use or benefit from the scholarship/grant
Required Application Information:
1. Personal Information:
- First name
- Last name
- Date of birth (required)
- Phone
- Email
2. Address Information:
- Street address
- Street address line 2 (optional)
- City
- Region/State/Province
- Postal/Zip code
- Country
3. Background Information:
- A few words about you
- Name of current or most recent school or training program
- Anticipated or current area of study (if any)
- Anticipated date of completion
4. Experience:
- List any construction-related activities and/or employment you have been/are involved in, if applicable (e.g., summer jobs, internships, hobbies)
5. Additional:
- How did you hear about the scholarship/grant program?
- Format: Online application form on website
- Review timeline: Applications reviewed quarterly
- Notification: "We'll get back to you soon" after submission
Submission
- Applicants can reapply every 6 months
- Scholarships can be awarded multiple times to the same individual
Reapplication
What Utah Professional Women in Building actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $20K
- Median grant
- $20K
- By dollars: Utah 100%. Top recipient cities: Taylorsville, UT.
Example grants
Lifestart Village · Taylorsville, UT
Lifestart village
$20K
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